Explore "cast polymer" with insightful episodes like "Discussing Technology and Manufacturing with Andrew Pokelwaldt", "Discussing CCT Training and Workforce Development with the ACMA's Kyler Jordan and Peter Hedger", "Innovative Technology That Measures Surface Readiness for Bonding, Coating or Sealing at Any Point in The Production Process", "Interviews from CAMX 2023 in Atlanta GA" and "Interview with Daniel Neumann Discussing How a Government Shutdown Might Affect Our Industry" from podcasts like ""Cast Polymer Radio", "Cast Polymer Radio", "Cast Polymer Radio", "Cast Polymer Radio" and "Cast Polymer Radio"" and more!
On this episode, Andrew Pokelwaldt joins me to discuss trends taking place in the manufacturing sectors and how technology is poised to play a significant role in handling challenges in 2024 and beyond.
On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Peter Hedger of the ACMA join me for a discussion on workforce development. Kyle is the director of certifications with the ACMA and Peter is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Membership.
We'll be talking about a recent workforce development research survey that the ACMA completed back in October, and some of the data from it. As we share some of the feedback from companies, we'll also discuss just how CCT training & certification can help improve employee retention.
For more info on the ACMA's CCT certification programs, visit https://acmanet.org.
On this episode, Lucas Dillingham of Brighton Science joins the podcast to highlight their company's technology - a system that manufacturers to confidently assess surface readiness for bonding, coating or sealing at the point of preparation.
You can learn more about their technology by visiting https://www.brighton-science.com.
On this episode, I share some podcast interviews I had the opportunity to do at CAMX 2023 in Atlanta, GA last week.
On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss how a government shutdown will affect our industry for the short term. Dan is the
provide a unique setting to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership to educate them on the valuable capabilities of composites and further open markets.
You can learn more by visiting https://acma-org.my.site.com/flyin2024.
On this episode's marketing minute, I'll share the 4 W's of direct response advertising. These concepts are easy to understand. The skill is in their execution.
Any small business that implements these principles will be ahead of 99% of the competition.
On this episode, I'll share three questions to ask to help you create a better marketing story.
Today's marketing minute on creating credibility in your marketing messages comes from the book Secret Sauce: How to Pack Your Messages with Persuasive Punch.
On this episode of the Cast Polymer Radio "Marketing Minute", I share a new A.I. tool that may save you some time and effort when it comes to writing memos, emails or just turning random thoughts into clear readable text. The tool is called AudioPen and you can find it at www.audiopen.ai.
This is the first episode of the Cast Polymer Radio "Marketing Minute". These are quick sales and marketing tips to help you grow your business.
Today's episode is called The $250K Thank You Note. It's a great example of how "snail mail" and personal touch still works in marketing.
On this episode, Nick Ciparro joins me on the podcast. Nick is the founder and chief technology officer at ACCR, Advanced Composites of Carbon Rivers a global leader in the Research & Development of Graphene and Graphene related technologies.
Graphene is a remarkable substance with a multitude of astonishing properties which earn it the title "wonder material".
Despite being the thinnest material known to exist, it is also the strongest material ever tested—100 times stronger than steel.
Using graphene today is like having stainless steel in the bronze age.
On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI’s annual member meeting discussing workforce education.
The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030.
The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of its mission, along with composites R&D and commercialization.
Joannie leads national scale up workforce programs to revitalize American manufacturing.
These include America’s Cutting Edge and Advanced Composites Career Pathways.
You can learn more by visiting https://iacmi.org/workforce.
On this episode, I feature an interview with Haley Marie Keith, the CEO of Mito Material Solutions. MITO’s technology is the “first and only” process to functionalize substances like graphene oxide and biomaterials—creating hybrid additives that give composites and thermoplastics lab-verified improvements in strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability.
You can learn more about their company by visiting https://mitomaterials.com.
On this episode, Tobi Ferguson, CEO of Magnum Venus Products, joins me to discuss their new $20 million expansion in Knoxville, TN.
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the purchase of this new facility and land in East Tennessee. This expansion will enable MVP to increase its manufacturing velocity and meet customer demand.
Tobi will be sharing the details of this new facility as well as MVP’s mission moving forward as a solutions provider for the composites industry. You can learn more about MVP by visiting https://www.mvpind.com.
On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald, the CRO at Augury joins me to discuss how A.I. is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by using their software to predict & prevent industrial machine failure.
Augury is a billion dollar tech company that is unlocking production capacity, predictability, and sustainability while transforming how manufacturing teams work.
You can learn more about Augury by visiting https://www.augury.com.
This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries.
Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest minds are using Voltera’s NOVA platform to push the boundaries of innovation – boundaries that are only limited by your imagination.
On this episode, they’ll be sharing some of the applications their printing technology is being used for – from simple solutions like an induction coffee mug heater to self-heating carbon fiber composites for UAV Wings.
You can learn more about their technology, as well as connect with their experts for questions by visiting https://voltera.io/cw.
This week I welcome Cary Martin, VP of research & technology with Hexcel to the podcast. Cary will be sharing some of the latest news on Hexcel’s new Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The 100,000-square-foot building is home to a state-of-the-art laboratory where company scientists and researchers collaborate with customers on the latest composite technology developments for industrial applications.
This new building is the company’s largest center for innovation and product development in North America.
You can learn more by visiting www.Hexcel.com.
On this episode, I share an interview with Robert Bly, author of the book The Big Book of Words That Sell: 1200 Words and Phrases That Every Salesperson and Marketer Should Know and Use.
Bob is a professional writer, speaker, and marketing consultant with over 3 decades of experience in business-to-business, high-tech, and direct-response marketing.
He became a self-made multi-millionaire while still in his 30s. Bob is the author of more than 90 published books including Careers for Writers (McGraw-Hill/VGM), Secrets of a Freelance Writer (Henry Holt), The Copywriter's Handbook (Henry Holt), and The Elements of Business Writing (Alyn & Bacon). McGraw-Hill calls Bob Bly "America's top copywriter," and he was named 2007 Copywriter of the Year by American Writers and Artists, Inc.
In this recent book, he draws back the curtain to reveal hundreds of proven words and phrases that can help you:
You can learn more, by visiting bly.com.
On this episode, Dan Neumann joins me to discuss the ACMA’s Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In that's taking place in Washington DC this week(Feb 15-16). Dan is the Vice President of Government Relations with The ACMA, and he'll be filling us in on some of the activities and meetings from day one.
Several ICPA board members will be participating in ACMA’s 2023 Infrastructure & Sustainability Fly-In, this week.
The ACMA asked the ICPA to attend in order to make sure Washington knows what issues are important for your business and the cast polymer industry through direct engagement with Members of Congress, agency leaders, and other key decision-makers.
On this episode, Dennis Fink of AKPA Chemical joins me to share some tips on how to troubleshoot gelcoat & resin curing problems related to the below-freezing cold weather we've all experienced recently.
His diverse experience runs the gamut - from production supervision and management, research and development, to field technical service in polyester resins and gel coats, with companies such as Freeman Chemical, Interplastics, Coatings and Plastics, Sherex Chemical, and Cargill/McWhorter.
Denny’s passion for his work and desire to give back to the community have driven his involvement in numerous industry organizations that further polymer science, applications, and acceptance. He is active in several ACMA committees and boards.
He is also a proud contributor to the CCT program, helping write many of the modules, and maintaining his CCT-I status. He has published several industry research articles over the years, and in 2007 earned a “Best Paper” award from the ACMA.
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